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Ten Pinnacle Novels in the Mortal Cultivation Genre

A recommendation from a twelve-year veteran bookworm. Every one of these has something special: *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*, *Renegade Immortal*, *Striving for the Dao*, *Hundred Refinements to Immortality*, *Bright Jade True Immortal*, *The Road to Immortality*, *The Path of Immortal Cultivation*, *Seeking the Immortal Way*, and *The Fate-Extinguishing Record*.

Looking for Stories With a Similar Approach to A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

After finishing A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, other cultivation novels feel a bit too contrived. It's easy to guess where the plot is going: the protagonist meets a powerful foe and either 1) hides his true abilities, 2) turns the tables just before dying, 3) lets his enemies fight each other and then swoops in to reap the rewards, or 4) gets taken on as a disciple by some old man. Orz

Please Recommend a Masterpiece in the Ordinary-Person Genre!

Above the Immortal Realm is pretty good!

I've Recently Gotten Into Traditional Xuanhuan. I Wonder If I'll Finish These in My Lifetime

Are There Really No Good Mortal Cultivation Novels Anymore?

No saintly heroines, no bland bachelors. Anything with clear logic and a sensible plot?

A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Are there any cultivation novels like *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*? I'm looking for the classic progression: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refinement, Body Integration, Tribulation Transcendence, and Mahayana.

Traditional Xuanhuan, I'm in a Reading Slump

The key thing is, no harem. I want the protagonist to always have a brother by his side who's growing along with him.

Mortal-Style Cultivation, For Discerning Veteran Readers

No mindless plots. The protagonist and villains should both be smart, and the story shouldn’t have forced, cringey hype.

Traditional Xuanhuan Is So Hard to Find!

It’s a proper fantasy novel, but nobody reads it. Even after it’s recommended, it gets no clicks. It’s so hard. As a fantasy author, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong! Could someone give me some advice?!

I Miss the Fantasy Stories of the Past. I Want to Read Some, but Can’t Find Any

I want the more traditional kind of fantasy novel, where the protagonist advances step by step toward the peak of the Great Dao.

Mortal-Style Cultivation Novels

I Would Like to Recommend Some Books About Mortals Cultivating Immortals. Thank You Very Much.

After a hundred refinements, he ascended to heaven and became an immortal. A Mortal's Story of Immortality. Do you have any recommendations for fellow Taoists from the human world to the spiritual world and the Milo world?

A Vast World Where the Protagonist Commands Multiple Potential Legendary Beasts

Looking for books similar to *Raising Divine Beasts Is Hard? I Have Ten! (Taming Foxes)*. I’ve recently been reading *Raising Divine Beasts Is Hard? I Have Ten!* (original title: *Beast Tamer’s Spirit Master*), and I was drawn in by its blend of beast-taming summons and traditional fantasy. I especially like the protagonist.

Has Traditional Fantasy Fallen Out of Favor? Bring on the New Books. Something Like Dao, There Is a Dao

I'm looking for books like *The Dao Has Its Own Way*. It gets better and better as you read. The reasoning is clear, and it's not mindless, stupid, saintly, or harem-focused. It's one of the best fantasy novels I've read. Fantasy fans, add it to your shelves, rate it highly, and ask for more updates! The important thing is...

Looking for Traditional Xuanhuan, From Weak to Strong, with Good Values. No System, No Invincible Lead

Preferably no female lead or just one. If there is a female lead, I’d rather she only have a minor role. I want a vast world, a smart protagonist, and not too many cringe-worthy parts. I don’t mind if the plot drags a little. Something fresh, even if it has nested twists.